Reasons to Visit Nova Scotia Wineries This Fall
Visiting Nova Scotia wineries is one of the top-rated things to do in Nova Scotia during the peak, summer months. Nova Scotia wine tours are popular with visitors and locals alike for good reason. The winemakers of Nova Scotia are leaving their mark on the industry. They’re producing award-winning, internationally recognized wines to rival some of the best wines in the world. So, I don’t need to convince you to visit Nova Scotia wineries, do I? Instead, let me tell you why you should visit (or revisit) Nova Scotia wineries this fall before they close for the season.
Behind The Vine 2022
Behind The Vine is a collection of unique Nova Scotia winery events happening in November. Your favourite Nova Scotia wineries are hosting special dinners, interactive events & tastings before they slow down for the winter. To make your life simple, we’ve rounded up the Behind The Vine details for you here.
Avondale Sky
Date: November 12th & 13th
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Event: Vine wreath making
Cost: Free
Start your holiday decorating early with an afternoon of wreath making using Avondale’s own vine cuttings. There will be a guided demonstration to help visitors craft one-of-a-kind vine wreaths, perfect for wine lover’s. The event is FREE and it’s first come, first served while the canes (vines) last.
Benjamin Bridge
Date: Daily, November 12th – 20th
Time: 4pm
Event: Winemakers Guided Tastings
Cost: $45.00 | BOOK HERE
These tastings create a unique, intimate opportunity to learn directly from the Winemaker. You’ll taste samples from one of the barrels as well as finished wines while learning all about the 2022 vintage and growing season.
Luckett Vineyards
Date: November 12th
Time: 6pm
Event: Vintage Dinner
Cost: $165.60 (includes tax + gratuity) | BOOK HERE
Join Luckett Vineyard’s culinary team & winemaker, Make Mainguy for an exclusive evening of wining and dining around. This four course menu with wine pairings is centered around the concept of “what grows together goes together”. You’ll enjoy vintage wines pulled from the Luckett wine library to showcase the potential of aging NS wines and the art of food and wine pairing.
Note: with advance notice, this menu can accommodate guests who are gluten free, dairy free or have a shellfish allergy.
Cable Wharf
Date: November 16th
Time: 7pm
Event: Wines on the Wharf
Cost: $120 + hst | BOOK HERE
This Sommelier-led four-course wine tasting features the signature wines of Nova Scotia, each paired with menu items from the Cable Wharf culinary team. The evening includes the musical stylings of their resident fiddler and guitar players, making it a truly Nova Scotian experience.
Planter’s Ridge
Date: November 13th
Time: 2pm
Event: Cheese, Chocolate & Wine Tasting
Cost: $30 | BOOK HERE
Indulge in the finer things in life with this guided cheese, chocolate and wine tasting event. You’ll sample local artisanal cheeses from That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm and chocolates from Petite Patrie Chocolate. All thoughtfully paired with 4 Planter’s Ridge wines. This is a perfect romantic afternoon for two, or a great way to relax and unwind with friends.
Domaine de Grand Pre
Date: November 12th
Time: 6:30pm
Event: Harvest Dinner
Cost: $125 | SOLD OUT
Put this on your list for next year and mark your calendar’s early because this event sold out as soon as it was available to book! The 5-course tasting menu with Chef Dennis Johnston will be paired with vintage wines from the Grand Pre cellar. It’s sure to be spectacular (and it sold out within 2 days).
Fewer Visitors and Tourists
If skipping the line is on your list, fall is a perfect time to visit Nova Scotia wineries. Fewer tourists also means the potential for more access. Personally, I love being able to visit a winery, speak with the team, take my time and really sink into the experience.
Cozy Visits
Many of our Nova Scotia wineries offer lovely interior visits or patios equipped with fire pits, fireplaces and outdoor heaters. There’s something so charming about cozying up with a blanket and sipping wine around a fire when the temperatures drop!
Disclaimer: We are proud Nova Scotia wine ambassadors and have been working with the Wine Growers of Nova Scotia for the past several years. This post was sponsored by the WGNS but all opinions are always our own and we only share content we think you’ll love.
